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C16 RYJ

2012 Volkswagen Amarok

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2026
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

181,640 mi
Last recorded181,640 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2025
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Amarok89,977 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC16 RYJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelAmarok
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2025 181,640 miles

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both sides (5.3.2 (b))

slight play in steering rack bush

Pass 6 Dec 2023 173,514 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 26 Nov 2022 167,339 miles

Rear both side shockabsorber casing corroded

Fail 24 Nov 2022 167,328 miles

Steering rack insecure (2.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear both side shockabsorber casing corroded

Pass 26 Oct 2021 160,589 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2020 154,534 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/60/18 108H (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Sep 2020 154,534 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/60/18 108H (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2019 138,161 miles

Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Sep 2018 123,488 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Light mist of oil and shock rusty. (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Shock rusty. (5.3.2 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Sep 2018 123,406 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Light mist of oil and shock rusty. (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Shock rusty. (5.3.2 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2017 103,604 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 26 Sep 2016 81,681 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 26 Sep 2016 81,681 miles

Headlamp aim too high Both head lights. (1.8)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 15 Sep 2015 56,664 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Amarok?

Based on 204,529 MOT tests across 25,853 vehicles.

81.9%
Pass Rate
9,316
Miles/Year
15
Year Lifespan
25,853
On UK Roads
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C16 RYJ is a 2012 Volkswagen Amarok in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 2012 Volkswagen Amarok models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.6% with a typical mileage of 89,977 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The Volkswagen Amarok typically stays on UK roads for around 15 years. At 14 years old, this Volkswagen Amarok is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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C16 RYJ is a 2012 Volkswagen Amarok, first registered on 27 September 2012.

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